Marcott Lakes near Inver Grove Heights: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Marcott Lakes lies within the bounds of Dakota County, Minnesota. It stands 784 feet above sea level. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Dakota County list. The closest town, Inver Grove Heights, is 2.4 miles away. It is 8.7 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Marcott Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name bluegill, common carp and green sunfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Marcott Lakes before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 13°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That shapes the year on Marcott Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Simley Lake is 1.8 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Marcott Lakes for certain.